Olde Merl is heading to
Taste Olde Merl's Mead at Barr Hill's Wild Culture Fermentation Festival.
Olde Merl can't wait to see you in Montpelier
Pouring golden Vermont mead all afternoon
What to Expect at Wild Culture
A full afternoon honoring traditional fermentation, community craft, and Vermont's rich agricultural heritage.
Live Music
Tap your boots to local Vermont musicians and lively acoustic sets playing throughout the distillery grounds all day.
Vendors & Demos
Meet regional fermenters, wild-ferment artisans, cheesemakers, bakers, and beekeepers sharing craft demos and wares.
Distillery Tours
Step inside Barr Hill's renowned working distillery. See firsthand how raw honey transforms into award-winning spirits.
Food & Cocktails
Pair Olde Merl's mead tastings with seasonal farm-to-table bites and specialty Barr Hill cocktail creations crafted for festival day.
Olde Merl's Mead
Vermont honey mead, rooted in family-farm tradition.
Olde Merl isn't just our whimsical wizard—he represents the timeless art of slow-crafted fermentation and our commitment to pure Vermont honey.
Born from small-batch beekeeping and family-farm roots, Olde Merl's Mead is fermented without short-cuts or artificial flavoring. Every pour carries the delicate wildflower aromas of local pastures and the crisp clarity of New England autumn.
Olde Merl invites you to visit our tasting booth at Barr Hill on October 18 to raise a glass, talk meadmaking, and experience authentic fermentation craft firsthand.
100% local wildflower honey ferments
Slow fermented with natural wild yeast
Complimentary samples for 21+ festival guests
Event Details & Location
Everything you need to plan your Sunday in Montpelier.
Date
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Harvest season in Montpelier, VT
Hours
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come early for first tastings and live music sets
21+ Notice
Enjoy responsibly. 21+ for tastings.
Valid government-issued photo ID required for mead & spirit sampling.
Tickets & Parking Note
Advance ticket reservations are strongly recommended via Barr Hill's official event portal. Onsite parking is available along Gin Lane and designated event lots with accessible parking.
Follow @barrhillgin for festival updates and day-of schedules.
Raise a Glass with Olde Merl on October 18
Reserve your spot for Barr Hill's Wild Culture Fermentation Festival and taste Vermont's finest honey mead.
Tickets and registration hosted officially by Barr Hill. Enjoy responsibly. 21+